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OPUWO, 18 April 2026- Kunene Regional Director of Education, Sofia Fredericks, during the School Readiness Initiative (SRI) graduation ceremony in Opuwo. ( Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

Fredricks calls on teachers to upskill for better learning outcomes

OPUWO, 18 APR (NAMPA) - Kunene Regional Director of Education Sofia Fredericks has urged pre-primary teachers and educators to...

Kaviveterue Virere

OPUWO, 17 April 2026- Government officials, pre-primary teachers and speakers during the School Readiness Initiative (SRI) graduation ceremony in Opuwo, Kunene Region. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Kunene teachers graduate under School Readiness Initiative

OPUWO, 17 APR (NAMPA) – A total of 49 pre-primary teachers from the Epupa circuit, comprising six males and 43 females, grad...

Kaviveterue Virere

OMUTHIYA, 17 April 2026- Nambia Institute of Pathology northern area manager Beata Hangula (L) officially handing over ten computers to Onguti Secondary school principal Salomo Ndeshipanda (R) on Friday.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

NIP donates computers to Onguti SS

OMUTHIYA, 17 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Limited on Friday donated 10 computers to Onguti Seconda...

OSHAKATI, 16 April 2026- The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ruthy Masake officially inaugurated a new classroom and storeroom at Uahekua Herunga Primary School in the Omusati region on Thursday. The facilities were donated at a value of N. dollars 300 000 by Okalongo Fishing company (Pty) Ltd. (photo: contributed)

Okalongo Fishing donates classroom to Uahekua Herunga Primary School

OSHAKATI, 17 APR (NAMPA) – Okalongo Constituency Fishing has donated a new classroom and storeroom valued at N. dollars 300 ...

RUNDU, 16 April 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the 2026 UNAM Rundu Campus graduation on Thursday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Subsidised tertiary education drives enrolment increase: Ngurare

RUNDU, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said making tertiary education more affordable has led to more student...

KEETMANSHOOP, 27 September 2013 - James Christiaan (L) David Vries and Bruno Eichab (R) taking their pets for vaccination during the three-day rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats in Keetmanshoop. Before the celebration of the World Rabies Day on 28 September, State vets at Keetmanshoop organised the free vaccination campaign from 25 to 27 September.(Photo by: Paulus Kiiyala Shiku)NAMPA

Rabies vaccination remains below target: Shoombe

OSHAKATI, 16 APR (NAMPA) - Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Dr Kenne...

KATIMA MULILO, 14 April 2026 – The University of Namibia (UNAM) on Tuesday capped 215 graduates from different faculties at its Katima Mulilo Campus on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Katima Mulilo UNAM Campus caps 215 graduates

KATIMA MULILO, 15 APR (NAMPA) – The University of Namibia (UNAM) on Tuesday conferred qualifications on 215 graduates from t...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OSHAKATI, 13 April 2026 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Regional Commander for Oshana, Naftal Sakaria, pictured with participants at the awareness training on Child Safeguarding and Victim Identification, focusing on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Gender-Based Violence, Trafficking in Persons, Violence Against Children, and Digital Forensics on Monday. (Photo: Contributed)

Sakaria highlights training to boost child protection response

OSHAKATI, 13 APR (NAMPA) – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Regional Commander for Oshana, Naftal Sakaria, says a week-lon...

Hundreds of patients to benefit from cataract campaign

KATIMA MULILO, 13 APR (NAMPA) – Five-hundred patients from the Kavango East and Zambezi regions are expected to benefit from...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONIIPA, 10 APRIL 2026 - The new Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital maternity unit.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

Onandjokwe hospital cuts maternal mortality ratio ahead of SDG target

OMUTHIYA, 12 APR (NAMPA) – The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has reduced its maternal mortality ratio from over 400 death...

ONIIPA, 10 April 2026 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao (L) and Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi pictured during the opening of the new Onandjokwe maternity unit. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

New Onandjokwe maternity unit to accommodate over 100 patients

ONIIPA, 10 APR (NAMPA) – The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Friday officially opened Nami...

Ngweze Primary School awards best performing learners

KATIMA MULILO, 11 APR (NAMPA) - Ngweze Primary School in the Zambezi Region on Friday held its fourth academic awards ceremony...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

Ohangwena pre-primary teachers complete School Readiness Initiative training

OSHAKATI, 10 APR (NAMPA) – Ohangwena Region Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has described pre-primary teachers as nation builders,...

OSHAKATI, 08 April 2026, Omusati Regional Governor Immanuel Shikongo during the sixth edition of the Northern Wellness Drive under the Dr Shapumba Free Medical Services initiative by DuneSeven Medical Centre on Wednesday. (photo: contributed)

Community participation in healthcare key to saving lives: Shilongo

OSHAKATI, 09 APR (NAMPA) - Omusati Governor Immanuel Shilongo has emphasised the importance of community participation in impr...

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Government expands education and health services nationwide: Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced significant progress in education and healthcare inf...

ONGWEDIVA, 26 April 2024 - Over 970 students graduated from the University of Namibia northern campuses on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Home Affairs issues final deadline for student permits

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a final extension for ...

MUZII, 04 April 2026 - Teaching has resumed at three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambezi Region following a successful relocation exercise over the Easter weekend. (Photo: Contributed)

Teaching resumes at relocated Zambezi schools

KATIMA MULILO, 08 APR (NAMPA) - Teaching has resumed at three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambe...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 07 April 2025 - Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Susan Ndjaleka, officially handed over 14 vehicles worth N.dollars 9.9 million which will be deployed to all regions. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Health Ministry deploys 14 vehicles to boost primary healthcare outreach

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Suzan Ndjaleka, on Tuesday officially handed over ...

NCAMAGORO, 26 March 2026 - The principal of Ncamagoro Combined School in the Kavango West Region, Mukuve Sikongo. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Child-headed households drive absenteeism at Ncamagoro school

By Sawi Hausiku NCAMAGORO, 31 MAR (NAMPA) - Ncamagoro Combined School in the Kavango West Region has identified poor attendanc...

Kavango West misses 150-toilet target for 2025/2026, council blames delays

By Lylie Joel NKURENKURU, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council says it did not meet its target to build 150 ho...

NamBTS calls for blood donations ahead of Easter weekend

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) announced on Monday that it will host a blood don...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 March 2026 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao pictured together with a Computed Tomography (CT) scan machine at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Ngurare calls for urgent procurement of CT scan machines

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for the urgent procurement of machinery such as Computed T...

KATIMA MULILO, 08 December 2025 - Zambezi Regional Governor, Dorothy Kabula encouraged men to reflect on their roles in addressing the challenges such as mental well-being, including suicide, men’s health and social pressures that too often go unspoken. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Ending TB is within our reach’: Kabula

KATIMA MULILO, 30 MAR (NAMPA) – Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula has said ending tuberculosis (TB) is within reach, ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NCRST honours researchers

WINDHOEK, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – The National Research Excellence Awards returned on Saturday after a lengthy hiatus, bringing tog...

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Walters Kamaya, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services. (Photo: Contributed)

Health volunteers protest recruitment

KATIMA MULILO, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – A group of 95 volunteers who have been serving at the Ministry of Health and Social Services...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONAYENA, 25 March 2026 - Nam-Mic Holdings has donated computers to Joseph Simaneka Asino Senior Secondary School. (Photo: Contributed)

Nam-Mic donates computers to Joseph Simaneka Asino school

OMUTHIYA, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – In a boost to digital education in rural Namibia, Joseph Simaneka Asino Senior Secondary School o...

Tsumeb Primary School receives educational materials

OMUTHIYA, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – The SOS Children’s Villages, in collaboration with The Foschini Group (TFG), on Wednesday hande...

NANKUNTWE, 10 March 2026 – The Nankuntwe Combined School and two other schools that were closed recently will relocate to higher ground, where they will operate from tents. Nankuntwe CS will operate from Luhonono. (Photo: Contributed)

Relocated Zambezi schools set to reopen following flooding

KATIMA MULILO, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – Three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe North and South constituencies of the Zambezi Region ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KARIBIB, 20 March 2026 - Navachab Gold Mine Corporate Communications Officer, Mclyn Kasale speaks to the media on the early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health centre in Karibib, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Construction of N.dollars 120 million Karibib Health Centre on track

KARIBIB, 25 MAR (NAMPA) – The Navachab Gold Mine has commenced early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health ce...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC). (Photo: Contributed)

KVTC: THE CENTRE OF NAMIBIA’S SOUTHERN ENERGY CORRIDOR

By Chelva Wells (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) KEETMANSHOOP, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - The outskirts of Keetmanshoop are defined by an endle...

KEETMANSHOOP, 05 November 2025 - The entrance to the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC). (Photo by: Romario Rhodes) NAMPA

KVTC strategic milestone for ||Kharas youth

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 MAR (NAMPA) - The establishment of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) has been described as a...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, on Thursday stated that the inauguration of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) will contribute directly to strengthening the economic resilience of the region.
Gertze made these remarks during the official opening of the technical institution in Keetmanshoop.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Gertze calls for economic resilience through skills

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, on Thursday said the inauguration of the Keetman...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, on Thursday during the official inauguration of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC).

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Steenkamp calls for synergy in education sector

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called ...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers the keynote address and officially opens the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Witbooi inaugurates Keetmanshoop VTC

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA – Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi has said the Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

Chinese campsite donated to house teachers in Kavango West

SIMANYA, 18 MAR (NAMPA) — Gansu Construction Investment Company, which was contracted to construct China-aided rural school ...

MICT Oshana hosts pre-Independence film screenings

OSHAKATI, 17 MAR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in the Oshana Region has begun a se...